Power demand crosses 6,500 MW in national capital

New Delhi June 6 (IANS) Rising with the mercury the power demand in Delhi crossed 6 500 MW on Tuesday surpassing Monday s demand recorded as highest so far in the city.

According to the data displayed on the website of Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) the power demand peaked to 6 526 MW at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The demand for electricity on Monday was highest ever recorded at 6 361 MW breaching last year s high of 6 261-MW in the same month.

However the government-owned DTL -- responsible for maintaining the infrastructural apparatus needed for electricity supply -- remained unperturbed saying it could withstand much more demand.

We have successfully catered to the increase in the demand. We have the competence to withstand demand up to 8 000 MW without any hassles... There hasn t been any complaints of prolonged power cuts a DTL official told IANS.

--IANS
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